Is there a country in the world that attracts so much criticism as Israel? Studies consistently show Israel to be one of the most disliked nations in the world (along with Iran and North Korea). But how much of this is to do with genuine concern about Israel’s actions, and how much is actually a cover for the age-old hatred of the Jews? In this week's podcas ... Show More
Jan 12
Julia Ioffe and Clarissa Ward on Putin, Russia and the Women Fighting For A Better Future (Part Two)
Russian-born journalist Julia Ioffe is one of America’s most influential voices on Russia-US relations, reporting on Putin’s regime for over 15 years. Her new book, Motherland – which has been longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Non-Fiction – tells the stories of the ... Show More
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Feb 2024
'Zionism Is Terrible For Jews, Too": This Jewish Arab Israeli Must Be Heard w/ Alon Mizrahi
<p>This is a voice you need to hear. Alon Mizrahi is a Mizrahi Israeli - that is, his heritage is Arab, with his mother having moved from Morocco. He tells me why he thinks Israel is white supremacist, why he rejected Zionism, why he thinks Zionism is bad for Jews - and why he th ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2023
What’s the Difference Between Antisemitism and Anti-zionism? l Jilian Rogin
In the midst of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, there are a lot of debates on what exactly is anti-semitism. This podcast episode dives into questions on what is zionism and its historical context, anti-semitism vs. anti-zionism, and whether or not antisemitism is being weaponi ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2023
If Not This, Then What Should Israel Do?
<p>“Two things are true: Israel must do something, and what it’s doing now is indefensible.” So writes Zack Beauchamp, a senior correspondent at Vox.</p><p>Almost a month has passed since Hamas fighters slaughtered over 1,400 people in Israel and the state mounted its furious res ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
Israel's fears, its delusions and its future | Daniel Levy
Is there a path back from the brink for Israel and Palestine?
Under the blinding influence of fury and revenge after the October 7 attack, Israel has waged a relentless war in Gaza which killed more than 11,000 Palestinians and displaced more than 1.5 million people.
But beyond i ... Show More
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